Private Tour: WINTER Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton 1-5 SEATS
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Blenheim, Marlborough
TOUR SUMMARY
A private winter wine and
scenic tour departing Picton at 11:00 am and returning at 4:00pm
is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the
record for the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand.
There are plenty of sensational wines, gourmet delights and
stunning scenic landscapes all year round for you
to enjoy. Indoor and outdoor itineraries are custom made
to suit your day. Your Local Chauffeur is
a local owner with experience and knowledge to share.
Relax and enjoy the sunshine with views of the snowy mountain
tops in the distance. Your tour is custom-made to include any
of your requests and Your Local Chauffeur can recommend the
very best highlights of Marlborough. Savouring local cuisine at our winery
cafes and restaurants is a total experience where you could
taste local mussels and salmon. Lunch is at your
cost and all wine tasting fees are included.
TOUR DETAILS
Begin your tour from the
beautiful seaside Port of Picton where you are picked up from
your accommodation. Your private tour continues to Blenheim
arriving at 11:00am or flexible to suit your own arrangements and
around 4:00pm return to your accommodation in Picton.
You will travel in a comfortable six seat vehicle offering you
a very personal and exclusive experience.
The local wineries are open all
year round for your wine-tasting pleasure, gourmet treats
and mouth-watering cuisine. So come and enjoy the sunny
winter months with a glass of wine in one
hand, a platter of cheese and local morsels in the other.
Soak up the sunshine or on a cooler day sit beside a warm
fire in one of the cozy winery cafe’s or restaurants.
Lunch is presented with amazing local cuisine and
could include mussels, salmon, lamb and other delicacies.
Tapas platters are very popular. You can relax back at a
picturesque boutique garden winery or enjoy a winery overlooking
our Wairau Valley of vines, rolling hills, farms and mountains.
Travel in comfort while you view the stunning landscapes of
the Wairau Valley, the snowy peaks in the distance or the
Marlborough Sounds with sparkling waterways.
You can experience a custom itinerary to suit your tastes.
Activities on your tour could include:
- Wine tasting with cheese platter option – all day
or interspersed with other options
- Overlooking the water enjoying green
lip mussels and wine.
- Lunch at a boutique winery restaurant
- Scenic drive around the Marlborough Sounds with boutique
coffee stop
- Visit to one of the talented artist’s at his private gallery
· - Sample gourmet oils, vinaigrette, liqueurs,
fudges, gelato, local crafts and gifts
· - Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections is
also a treat not to be missed
- Axe and knife throwing – (no wine prior to this
activity!)
· - Omaka Air Museum – view Peter Jackson’s amazing
display of classic aircraft
· - Devonshire tea and local cheese tastings
· - High vantage point look-outs to the stunning
views of the Valley and the Sounds
· - Thrilling Jet Boat cruise on the Sounds and
historical estuary – Tide time dependent.
Advanced bookings are required for some activities and
payment on the day is acceptable. Custom choices of activities
are usually planned prior to your arrival, once you have confirmed
your booking and requests.
Winter wine and scenic delight tours in Marlborough depart
from Picton at 11:00 am with
door to door pick up and return at the conclusion of your tour
at approximately 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
Your Local Chauffeur looks forward to meeting you and
providing a fantastic day out just for you.